The Galanis were popular in Greece even after moving to America more than half a century ago. Alcander was barely eighteen years of age age. It was not just a name, but also a heritage. Each family member born from a Galanis descendant always inherited red hair and blue eyes. The red hair was deemed a genetic mutation in the family more than a century ago. No one could ever explain it, but 90% of children with Galanis blood in them had blue eyes.
The family empire dates back to the Victorian time meaning it was an organized family. The first born child whether a girl or a boy always inherited and still inherits the business.
Alcander met Emma Castello now Galanis when he turned eighteen at a local high school they both attended. Just recently from Greece, Alcander had issues with the English language, but a beautiful brunette with blue green eyes and a gentle smile offered to help him.
It was love at first sight for both parts so they immediately clicked.
As soon as they graduated high school, Alcander proposed and they got married four months later. Two years into their marriage Emma gave birth to triplets. Alexander Apollo Galanis, Amethyst Agata Galanis and Andrew Alcander Galanis were born respectively. It had been long since the Galanis lineage had multiple children. Alcander took this as a blessing, but all wad not well when the doctors announced that Emma could not carry more children due to complications. The new parents were disappointed, but their love for each other never ceased.
Alexander and Amethyst inherited the red hair and blue eyes while Andrew's hair was rust colored and inherited his mother's blue green eyes.
The family beauty genes always amazed everyone. The men in the family had chiseled faces, strong built and an average height if 6 foot 5 inches. The women were no different catlike beautiful eyes, full lips and petite bodies that always left the men all over drooling. The family was basically sculpted by the gods themselves.
He badged into Alexander's office and he pretended that he did not hear Alex growl in annoyance.
"Hey my beautiful family." He greeted everyone cheerfully.
"You better watch it baby, Alex is about to jump your bones at any minute." Amethyst warned her husband while kissing him softly.
"I know right? Sometimes I think he looks at me the way only you are supposed to." Seth joked quietly with his wife unaware of the glare Alex sent their way.
Alex had had enough of the two love birds. He banged his fist on the desk causing the two to jump apart screeching. "The photos dumbass." He practically yelled.
Andrew was on the floor heaving for breath due to the laughing while their parents watched the exchange with amused expressions.
"Here you go boss." Seth mocked handing Alex an envelope.
Alex rumbled under his breath in Greek. He always talks in Greek whenever he is anxious.
There were several photos of snobby looking blonde women and blonde men. The older couple were obviously Bryan and Maria Fontana while the younger ones were their children, Alec and Summer.
The next photo made his knees buckle. It was of a young girl with red hair and blue eyes. She looked exactly like a younger version of his grandmother, Agata. Definitely from Galanis heritage. He checked out the photos while passing the to the rest who were just as anxious as he was.
What he saw next was definitely unexpected. "S-s-she's pregnant?" He asked dumbfounded tears in his eyes threatening to spill.
Alex could not believe it and neither could the others. The closer he looked at the photo the more he noticed that she was somewhat unhealthily thin for someone whose pregnant. The clothes she wore were outdated and not something one would wear in the Fontana's social circle.
"What's going on Seth?" His father asked in a hard tone.
"Well, it seems that your daughter was framed for arson by her step sister, and was kicked out at least two months ago."
"What?" Everyone screeched collectively.
Emma's protective instincts appeared out of nowhere. " I want names." She said furiously surprising everyone. Yeah, nobody messes with Emma Galanis family.
"What about the father if the baby she's carrying?" Amethyst asked the million dollar question.
"He denounced the child." Seth answered nonchalantly.
You could hear Andrew cracking his knuckles as if he was ready to knock some teeth out.
Alex on the other hand was silently seething with tears running down his face. " Her mother did nothing to stop her husband, did she?" He asked.
Seth knew that the information he was about to disclose would bring upon chaos, but he had no other choice. She was his niece too after all.
"They never really cared for her. She slept in the attic, walked to school and sometimes they denied her food for no particular reason. They mistreated her for being different except Alec, he just never cared until recently when they kicked her out. From my understanding, he helped her find a place to stay and checks up on her twice or thrice a week. He even takes her to all doctors' appointments." He concluded.
Alex stood up from his leather chair fixed his black Armani suit and wiped off his tears.
"So if we find this Alec guy we find my Sapphire, right?" He asked.
"Yes." They all answered.
"Good." He said. He pressed the intercom button, "Lucy, tell the pilot I need the jet ready in thirty minutes."
"Where to, Sir?" Lucy asked timidly.
"Los Angeles, California. Oh, make sure all types of female size four large clothes are dropped off at my home in LA by the end of the day." Alex ordered.
"Yes Sir."
"What are you going to do Alex?" Alcander asked his son.
"I'm going to get my daughter and bring her home. Anyone who wants to join me, the jet leaves in twenty five minutes." Alex answered while walking out of the office.
Nobody needed to be told twice as they all fell into step with him.
One thing was for sure though, Alex would bring his daughter home and all those that made her life miserable would pay.
He couldn't wait to hold his little girl.